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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 560.12 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 560.12 and 236.97 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 560.12 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/560.12 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 560.12 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 132,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,730.45/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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