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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 558.96 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 558.96 and 156.32 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 558.96 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/558.96 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 558.96 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 87,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.63/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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