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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 515.32 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 515.32 and 233.57 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 515.32 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/515.32 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 515.32 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 120,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,363.29/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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