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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.25 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.25 and 230.67 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.25 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.25 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.25 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 117,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,928.88/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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