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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 514.92 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 514.92 and 233.31 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 514.92 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/514.92 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 514.92 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 120,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,135.99/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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