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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.51 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.51 and 235.91 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.51 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.51 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.51 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 131,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,994.81/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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