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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 518.00 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 518.00 and 235.51 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 518.00 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/518.00 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 518.00 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 121,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,991.71/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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