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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 513.68 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 513.68 and 232.40 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 513.68 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/513.68 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 513.68 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 119,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,379.23/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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