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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.29 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.29 and 230.88 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.29 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.29 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.29 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 118,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,046.64/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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