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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.81 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.81 and 152.58 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.81 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.81 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.81 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 85,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,110.65/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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