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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.69 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.69 and 233.34 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.69 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.69 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.69 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 129,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,664.70/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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