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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 557.17 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 557.17 and 233.75 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 557.17 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/557.17 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 557.17 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 130,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,238.49/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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