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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 554.04 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 554.04 and 232.56 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 554.04 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/554.04 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 554.04 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 128,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,847.54/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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