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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 557.98 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 557.98 and 155.56 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 557.98 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/557.98 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 557.98 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 86,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,799.37/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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