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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 555.37 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 555.37 and 233.55 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 555.37 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/555.37 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 555.37 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 129,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,702.72/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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