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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 515.07 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 515.07 and 233.37 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 515.07 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/515.07 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 515.07 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 120,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,201.89/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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