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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 516.30 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 516.30 and 234.30 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 516.30 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/516.30 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 516.30 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 120,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,969.09/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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