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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 558.51 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 558.51 and 155.89 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 558.51 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/558.51 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 558.51 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 87,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,066.12/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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