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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.30 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.30 and 232.92 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.30 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.30 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.30 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 129,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.48/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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