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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 514.31 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 514.31 and 232.80 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 514.31 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/514.31 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 514.31 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 119,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,731.37/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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