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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 559.71 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 559.71 and 236.46 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 559.71 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/559.71 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 559.71 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 132,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349.03/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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