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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 557 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 557 and 234.48 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 557 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/557 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 557 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 130,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,605.36/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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