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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 560.46 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 560.46 and 154.31 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 560.46 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/560.46 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 560.46 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 86,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,481.27/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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