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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 559.50 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 559.50 and 235.14 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 559.50 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/559.50 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 559.50 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 131,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,560.83/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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