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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 515.22 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 515.22 and 233.47 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 515.22 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/515.22 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 515.22 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 120,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,288.41/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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