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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 562.64 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 562.64 and 155.64 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 562.64 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/562.64 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 562.64 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 87,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,569.68/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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