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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 510.84 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 510.84 and 230.20 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 510.84 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/510.84 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 510.84 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 117,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,594.66/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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