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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 559.44 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 559.44 and 236.28 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 559.44 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/559.44 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 559.44 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 132,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,184.48/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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