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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 556.62 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 556.62 and 233.92 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 556.62 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/556.62 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 556.62 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 130,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204.55/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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