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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 514.68 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 514.68 and 232.90 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 514.68 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/514.68 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 514.68 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 119,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.69/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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