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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 511.21 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 511.21 and 230.55 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 511.21 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/511.21 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 511.21 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 117,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,859.47/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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