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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 558.39 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 558.39 and 155.81 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 558.39 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/558.39 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 558.39 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 87,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,002.75/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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