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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 559.44 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 559.44 and 236.88 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 559.44 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/559.44 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 559.44 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 132,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,520.15/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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