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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 513.54 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 513.54 and 232.32 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 513.54 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/513.54 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 513.54 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 119,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,305.61/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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