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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 514.54 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 514.54 and 232.96 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 514.54 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/514.54 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 514.54 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 119,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.24/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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