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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 556.89 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 556.89 and 234.51 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 556.89 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/556.89 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 556.89 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 130,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,596.27/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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