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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 511.61 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 511.61 and 230.96 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 511.61 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/511.61 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 511.61 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 118,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,163.30/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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