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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 513.39 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 513.39 and 232.31 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 513.39 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/513.39 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 513.39 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 119,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,265.63/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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