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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.32 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.32 and 156.14 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.32 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.32 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.32 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 87,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,176.08/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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