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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 510.80 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 510.80 and 230.36 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 510.80 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/510.80 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 510.80 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 117,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,667.89/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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