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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.22 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.22 and 156.38 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.22 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.22 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.22 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 87,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,447.25/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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