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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 514.80 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 514.80 and 233.16 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 514.80 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/514.80 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 514.80 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 120,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030.77/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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