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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.20 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.20 and 235.52 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.20 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.20 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.20 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 122,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,046.46/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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