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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 554.27 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 554.27 and 232.74 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 554.27 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/554.27 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 554.27 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 128,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,999.64/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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