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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.26 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.26 and 233.12 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.26 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.26 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.26 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 129,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,438.27/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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