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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 558.09 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 558.09 and 152.65 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 558.09 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/558.09 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 558.09 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 85,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.14/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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