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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.05 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.05 and 233.08 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.05 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.05 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.05 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 129,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,370.25/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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