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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 515.21 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 515.21 and 233.44 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 515.21 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/515.21 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 515.21 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 120,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.93/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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