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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 554.16 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 554.16 and 233.40 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 554.16 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/554.16 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 554.16 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 129,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.94/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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