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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 518.26 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 518.26 and 235.66 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 518.26 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/518.26 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 518.26 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 122,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,133.15/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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