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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.49 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.49 and 235.34 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.49 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.49 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.49 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 121,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,782.33/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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