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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 511.15 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 511.15 and 230.36 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 511.15 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/511.15 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 511.15 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 117,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,746.57/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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