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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 510.63 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 510.63 and 230.18 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 510.63 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/510.63 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 510.63 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 117,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,536.81/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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