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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.86 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.86 and 153.21 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.86 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.86 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.86 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 85,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.17/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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