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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 557.16 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 557.16 and 235.40 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 557.16 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/557.16 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 557.16 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 131,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,155.46/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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