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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.46 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.46 and 232.94 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.46 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.46 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.46 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 119,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,840.18/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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