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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 556.14 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 556.14 and 234.12 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 556.14 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/556.14 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 556.14 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 130,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,203.50/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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