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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 559.35 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 559.35 and 156.43 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 559.35 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/559.35 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 559.35 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 87,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,499.12/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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