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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.46 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.46 and 154.22 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.46 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.46 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.46 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 86,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,434.14/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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