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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 558.57 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 558.57 and 155.97 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 558.57 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/558.57 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 558.57 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 87,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120.16/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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