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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.58 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.58 and 155.96 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.58 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.58 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.58 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 87,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,116.14/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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