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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.22 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.22 and 233 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.22 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.22 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.22 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 129,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,366.26/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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