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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.15 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.15 and 230.69 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.15 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.15 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.15 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 117,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,913.48/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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