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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 514.30 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 514.30 and 232.62 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 514.30 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/514.30 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 514.30 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 119,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,636.47/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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