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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 558.90 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 558.90 and 233.82 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 558.90 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/558.90 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 558.90 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 130,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,682.00/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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