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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 510.48 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 510.48 and 230.04 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 510.48 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/510.48 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 510.48 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 117,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,430.82/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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