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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 511.01 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 511.01 and 230.41 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 511.01 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/511.01 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 511.01 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 117,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,742.16/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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