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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.10 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.10 and 232.61 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.10 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.10 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.10 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 128,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.56/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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