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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 555.30 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 555.30 and 233.06 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 555.30 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/555.30 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 555.30 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 129,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,420.48/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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