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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 515.02 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 515.02 and 233.15 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 515.02 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/515.02 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 515.02 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 120,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,076.91/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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