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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 517.41 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 517.41 and 235.10 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 517.41 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/517.41 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 517.41 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 121,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,643.09/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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