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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.41 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.41 and 155.84 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.41 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.41 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.41 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 87,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,019.04/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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