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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 555.84 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 555.84 and 234.36 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 555.84 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/555.84 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 555.84 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 130,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266.66/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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