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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 512.85 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 512.85 and 233.50 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 512.85 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/512.85 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 512.85 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 119,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,750.48/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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