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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 558.22 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 558.22 and 155.76 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 558.22 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/558.22 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 558.22 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 86,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,948.35/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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