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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 517.55 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 517.55 and 235.24 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 517.55 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/517.55 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 517.55 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 121,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,745.87/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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