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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 559.56 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 559.56 and 236.09 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 559.56 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/559.56 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 559.56 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 132,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,106.52/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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