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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 559.22 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 559.22 and 235.98 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 559.22 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/559.22 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 559.22 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 131,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,964.74/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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