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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.71 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.71 and 232.47 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.71 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.71 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.71 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 128,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,953.43/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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