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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 555.94 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 555.94 and 233.28 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 555.94 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/555.94 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 555.94 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 129,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,688.52/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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