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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 559.41 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 559.41 and 235.90 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 559.41 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/559.41 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 559.41 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 131,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,964.82/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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