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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.69 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.69 and 233.26 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.69 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.69 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.69 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 129,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,620.25/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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