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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 236.08 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.16 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.16 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.16 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 132,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242.57/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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