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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 515.93 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 515.93 and 233.91 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 515.93 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/515.93 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 515.93 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 120,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,680.02/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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