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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 560.04 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 560.04 and 154.09 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 560.04 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/560.04 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 560.04 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 86,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,296.56/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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