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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 555.87 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 555.87 and 233.78 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 555.87 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/555.87 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 555.87 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 129,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,951.29/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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