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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 557.76 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 557.76 and 155.48 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 557.76 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/557.76 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 557.76 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 86,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,720.52/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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