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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.38 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.38 and 232.05 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.38 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.38 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.38 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 119,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,128.14/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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