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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 513.86 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 513.86 and 232.55 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 513.86 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/513.86 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 513.86 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 119,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,498.14/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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