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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 518.26 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 518.26 and 235.75 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 518.26 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/518.26 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 518.26 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 122,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,179.80/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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