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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 515.03 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 515.03 and 233.35 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 515.03 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/515.03 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 515.03 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 120,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,182.25/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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