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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 554.74 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 554.74 and 233.15 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 554.74 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/554.74 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 554.74 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 129,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,334.27/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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