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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.66 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.66 and 232.54 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.66 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.66 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.66 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 128,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,980.64/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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