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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 559.22 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 559.22 and 235.48 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 559.22 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/559.22 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 559.22 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 131,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,685.13/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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