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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 515.85 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 515.85 and 233.99 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 515.85 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/515.85 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 515.85 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 120,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,703.74/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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