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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 557.97 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 557.97 and 155.82 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 557.97 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/557.97 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 557.97 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 86,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,942.89/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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