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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.46, 554.16 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.46, 554.16 and 232.24 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.46 : 554.16 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.46/554.16 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.46x = 554.16 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.46x = 128,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,698.12/369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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