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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 514.73 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 514.73 and 233.12 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 514.73 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/514.73 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 514.73 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 119,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992.69/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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