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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.42, 511.57 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.42, 511.57 and 232.50 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.42 : 511.57 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.42/511.57 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.42x = 511.57 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.42x = 118,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,940.03/370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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