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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.39 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.39 and 155.52 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.39 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.39 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.39 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 87,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462.50/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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