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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 555.59 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 555.59 and 233.61 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 555.59 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/555.59 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 555.59 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 129,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,791.38/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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