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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 557.19 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 557.19 and 234.81 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 557.19 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/557.19 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 557.19 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 130,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,833.78/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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