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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 557.97 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 557.97 and 155.49 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 557.97 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/557.97 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 557.97 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 86,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,758.76/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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