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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 514.34 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 514.34 and 232.81 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 514.34 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/514.34 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 514.34 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 119,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,741.05/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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