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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 511.53 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 511.53 and 230.70 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 511.53 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/511.53 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 511.53 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 118,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,009.39/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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