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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 510.48 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 510.48 and 230.08 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 510.48 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/510.48 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 510.48 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 117,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,451.24/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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