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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 558.64 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 558.64 and 235.10 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 558.64 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/558.64 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 558.64 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 131,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,336.26/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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