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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 517.80 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 517.80 and 235.56 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 517.80 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/517.80 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 517.80 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 121,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,972.97/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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