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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.40 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.40 and 154.22 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.40 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.40 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.40 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 86,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424.89/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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