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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.15, 511.07 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.15, 511.07 and 230.45 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.15 : 511.07 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.15/511.07 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.15x = 511.07 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.15x = 117,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,772.37/370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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