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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 555.83 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 555.83 and 233.36 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 555.83 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/555.83 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 555.83 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 129,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,707.50/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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