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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 515.96 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 515.96 and 234.04 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 515.96 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/515.96 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 515.96 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 120,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,755.28/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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