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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.90 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.90 and 156.20 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.90 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.90 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.90 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 87,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,297.39/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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