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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 513.62 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 513.62 and 232.19 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 513.62 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/513.62 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 513.62 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 119,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,253.70/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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