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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.22 and 232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.22 and 232.78 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.22 = 232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.22 = 232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.22 × 232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 119,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,700.13/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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