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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 556.17 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 556.17 and 233.94 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 556.17 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/556.17 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 556.17 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 130,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,110.41/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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