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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.44 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.44 and 234.24 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.44 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.44 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.44 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 130,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,106.27/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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