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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 514.98 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 514.98 and 233.33 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 514.98 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/514.98 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 514.98 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 120,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,157.71/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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