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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 559.65 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 559.65 and 236.01 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 559.65 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/559.65 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 559.65 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 132,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,083.00/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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