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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 515.52 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 515.52 and 233.82 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 515.52 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/515.52 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 515.52 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 120,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,538.89/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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