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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.22 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.22 and 156.04 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.22 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.22 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.22 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 87,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.85/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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