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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 558.06 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 558.06 and 155.60 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 558.06 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/558.06 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 558.06 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 86,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,834.14/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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