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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 557.10 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 557.10 and 235.26 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 557.10 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/557.10 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 557.10 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 131,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,063.35/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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