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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.31 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.31 and 235.89 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.31 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.31 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.31 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 131,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,934.46/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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