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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 563.02 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 563.02 and 155.89 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 563.02 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/563.02 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 563.02 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 87,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,768.80/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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