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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 557.88 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 557.88 and 155.46 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 557.88 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/557.88 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 557.88 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 86,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,728.02/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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