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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 558.10 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 558.10 and 234.70 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 558.10 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/558.10 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 558.10 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 130,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,985.30/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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