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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 558.06 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 558.06 and 155.47 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 558.06 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/558.06 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 558.06 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 86,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,761.59/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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