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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.96 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.96 and 233.11 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.96 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.96 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.96 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 120,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,042.39/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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