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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.91 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.91 and 232.04 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.91 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.91 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.91 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 128,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,525.35/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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