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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.81 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.81 and 234.72 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.81 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.81 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.81 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 130,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,927.99/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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