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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 557.67 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 557.67 and 234.94 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 557.67 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/557.67 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 557.67 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 131,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,018.99/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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