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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 508 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 508 and 230 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 508 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/508 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 508 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 116,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,840/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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