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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.66 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.66 and 232.98 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.66 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.66 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.66 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 129,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,457.67/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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