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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.92 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.92 and 155.60 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.92 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.92 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.92 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 86,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812.35/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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