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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 514.66 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 514.66 and 234.92 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 514.66 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/514.66 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 514.66 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 120,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,903.93/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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