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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.24 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.24 and 233.28 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.24 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.24 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.24 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 129,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526.39/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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