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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 558.72 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 558.72 and 156.32 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 558.72 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/558.72 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 558.72 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 87,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,339.11/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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