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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.74 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.74 and 233.80 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.74 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.74 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.74 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 129,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,931.21/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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