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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 511.20 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 511.20 and 230.64 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 511.20 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/511.20 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 511.20 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 117,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,903.17/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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