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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.77 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.77 and 233.01 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.77 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.77 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.77 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 119,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,946.56/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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