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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 558.30 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 558.30 and 236.18 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 558.30 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/558.30 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 558.30 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 131,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,859.29/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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