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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558.20 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558.20 and 144.08 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558.20 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558.20 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558.20 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 80,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425.46/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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