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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 518.21 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 518.21 and 235.65 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 518.21 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/518.21 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 518.21 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 122,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,115.01/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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