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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 513.41 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 513.41 and 232.22 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 513.41 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/513.41 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 513.41 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 119,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,224.19/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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