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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 515.64 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 515.64 and 233.61 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 515.64 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/515.64 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 515.64 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 120,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,458.66/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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