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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 556.95 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 556.95 and 233.90 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 556.95 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/556.95 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 556.95 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 130,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,270.61/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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