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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 557.82 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 557.82 and 155.70 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 557.82 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/557.82 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 557.82 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 86,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,852.57/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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