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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 558.14 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 558.14 and 152.63 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 558.14 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/558.14 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 558.14 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 85,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,188.91/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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