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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 515.14 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 515.14 and 233.49 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 515.14 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/515.14 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 515.14 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 120,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,280.04/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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