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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 514.77 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 514.77 and 233.14 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 514.77 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/514.77 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 514.77 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 120,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,010.90/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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