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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 510.44 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 510.44 and 230.04 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 510.44 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/510.44 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 510.44 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 117,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,421.62/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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