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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 556.38 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 556.38 and 231.85 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 556.38 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/556.38 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 556.38 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 128,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,995.54/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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