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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 510.56 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 510.56 and 230.15 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 510.56 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/510.56 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 510.56 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 117,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,502.83/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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