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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 554.99 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 554.99 and 231.46 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 554.99 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/554.99 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 554.99 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 128,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,456.42/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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