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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 514.48 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 514.48 and 232.81 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 514.48 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/514.48 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 514.48 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 119,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,776.09/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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