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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 555.04 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 555.04 and 232.83 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 555.04 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/555.04 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 555.04 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 129,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,229.96/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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