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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 558.39 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 558.39 and 235.26 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 558.39 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/558.39 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 558.39 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 131,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,366.83/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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