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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 558.36 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 558.36 and 236.16 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 558.36 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/558.36 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 558.36 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 131,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,862.30/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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