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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 514.40 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 514.40 and 232.72 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 514.40 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/514.40 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 514.40 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 119,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,711.17/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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