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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.68 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.68 and 154.33 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.68 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.68 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.68 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 86,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,528.27/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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