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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.25 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.25 and 154.23 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.25 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.25 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.25 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 86,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407.36/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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