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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.49 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.49 and 233.14 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.49 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.49 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.49 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 119,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,948.99/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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