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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 557.96 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 557.96 and 155.64 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 557.96 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/557.96 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 557.96 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 86,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,840.89/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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