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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 559.14 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 559.14 and 235.76 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 559.14 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/559.14 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 559.14 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 131,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,822.85/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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