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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 556.50 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 556.50 and 233.14 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 556.50 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/556.50 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 556.50 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 129,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,742.41/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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