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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 514.26 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 514.26 and 234.68 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 514.26 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/514.26 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 514.26 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 120,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,686.54/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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