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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 515.24 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 515.24 and 233.55 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 515.24 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/515.24 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 515.24 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 120,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,334.30/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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