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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.60 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.60 and 153.09 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.60 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.60 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.60 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 85,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,516.07/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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