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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 558.76 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 558.76 and 230.30 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 558.76 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/558.76 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 558.76 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 128,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,682.43/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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