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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.67, 515.90 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.67, 515.90 and 233.99 is: 323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.67 : 515.90 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.67/515.90 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.67x = 515.90 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.67x = 120,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,713.45/373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.05

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