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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.31, 517.92 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.31, 517.92 and 235.49 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.31 : 517.92 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.31/517.92 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.31x = 517.92 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.31x = 121,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,964.98/375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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