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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 516.33 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 516.33 and 234.28 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 516.33 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/516.33 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 516.33 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 120,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,965.79/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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