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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 559.24 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 559.24 and 236.14 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 559.24 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/559.24 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 559.24 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 132,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,058.93/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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