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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 554.64 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 554.64 and 238.11 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 554.64 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/554.64 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 554.64 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 132,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,065.33/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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