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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.29 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.29 and 232.13 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.29 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.29 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.29 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 119,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,151.87/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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