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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 554.85 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 554.85 and 232.88 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 554.85 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/554.85 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 554.85 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 129,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,210.69/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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