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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 559.28 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 559.28 and 156.38 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 559.28 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/559.28 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 559.28 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 87,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462.00/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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