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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 560.37 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 560.37 and 236.88 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 560.37 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/560.37 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 560.37 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 132,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,740.45/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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