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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 518.45 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 518.45 and 235.80 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 518.45 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/518.45 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 518.45 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 122,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,250.51/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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