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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.05, 557.93 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.05, 557.93 and 152.64 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.05 : 557.93 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.05/557.93 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.05x = 557.93 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.05x = 85,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,161.67/372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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