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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558.16 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558.16 and 155.68 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558.16 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558.16 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558.16 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 86,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,894.35/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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