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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.28 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.28 and 232.85 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.28 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.28 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.28 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 129,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,293.01/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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