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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 510.96 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 510.96 and 230.28 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 510.96 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/510.96 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 510.96 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 117,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,663.87/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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