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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 511.03 and 230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 511.03 and 230.47 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 511.03 = 230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/511.03 = 230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 511.03 × 230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 117,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,776.56/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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