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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 554.88 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 554.88 and 232.81 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 554.88 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/554.88 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 554.88 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 129,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,180.23/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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