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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 510.33 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 510.33 and 230.01 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 510.33 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/510.33 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 510.33 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 117,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,381.00/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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