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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 515.10 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 515.10 and 233.25 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 515.10 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/515.10 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 515.10 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 120,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,147.08/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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