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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 557.86 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 557.86 and 155.59 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 557.86 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/557.86 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 557.86 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 86,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,795.65/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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