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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 561.21 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 561.21 and 235.14 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 561.21 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/561.21 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 561.21 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 131,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,962.92/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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