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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 514.14 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 514.14 and 232.67 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 514.14 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/514.14 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 514.14 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 119,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,624.95/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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