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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.70 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.70 and 236.70 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.70 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.70 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.70 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 132,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,717.69/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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