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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 510.56 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 510.56 and 232 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 510.56 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/510.56 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 510.56 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 118,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,449.92/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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