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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.28 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.28 and 233.92 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.28 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.28 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.28 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 120,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,066.46/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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