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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.46 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.46 and 232.16 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.46 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.46 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.46 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 119,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,204.87/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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