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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 510.54 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 510.54 and 230.09 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 510.54 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/510.54 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 510.54 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 117,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,467.60/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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