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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.31, 561.23 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.31, 561.23 and 235.14 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.31 : 561.23 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.31/561.23 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.31x = 561.23 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.31x = 131,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,966.45/374.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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