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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 556.67 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 556.67 and 234.18 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 556.67 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/556.67 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 556.67 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 130,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,361.57/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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