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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 558.03 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 558.03 and 155.78 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 558.03 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/558.03 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 558.03 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 86,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,929.91/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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