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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 554.27 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 554.27 and 232.88 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 554.27 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/554.27 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 554.27 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 129,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,074.46/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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