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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.45 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.45 and 155.79 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.45 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.45 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.45 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 87,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,000.93/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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