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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 513.02 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 513.02 and 233.75 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 513.02 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/513.02 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 513.02 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 119,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918.43/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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