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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 511.11 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 511.11 and 230.55 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 511.11 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/511.11 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 511.11 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 117,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,836.41/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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