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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 511.10 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 511.10 and 230.46 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 511.10 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/511.10 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 511.10 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 117,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,785.55/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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