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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 553.77 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 553.77 and 233.10 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 553.77 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/553.77 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 553.77 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 129,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,083.79/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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