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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 557.28 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 557.28 and 234.38 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 557.28 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/557.28 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 557.28 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 130,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,616.68/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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