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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 514.26 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 514.26 and 232.61 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 514.26 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/514.26 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 514.26 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 119,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,622.02/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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