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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.22 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.22 and 235 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.22 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.22 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.22 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 131,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,181.70/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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