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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 557.09 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 557.09 and 234.26 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 557.09 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/557.09 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 557.09 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 130,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,503.90/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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