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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 558.51 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 558.51 and 155.80 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 558.51 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/558.51 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 558.51 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 87,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015.86/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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