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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.73 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.73 and 235.23 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.73 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.73 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.73 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 121,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,785.63/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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