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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.71, 510.30 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.71, 510.30 and 229.74 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.71 : 510.30 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.71/510.30 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.71x = 510.30 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.71x = 117,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,238.71/369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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