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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.63 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.63 and 235.81 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.63 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.63 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.63 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 122,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,298.14/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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