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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 556.58 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 556.58 and 233.86 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 556.58 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/556.58 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 556.58 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 130,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,161.80/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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