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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 557.97 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 557.97 and 152.54 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 557.97 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/557.97 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 557.97 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 85,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,112.74/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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