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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 510.91 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 510.91 and 204.44 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 510.91 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/510.91 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 510.91 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 104,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,450.44/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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