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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.12 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.12 and 232.92 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.12 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.12 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.12 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 129,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,298.55/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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