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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 554.82 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 554.82 and 233.04 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 554.82 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/554.82 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 554.82 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 129,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,295.25/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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