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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 511.06 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 511.06 and 230.77 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 511.06 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/511.06 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 511.06 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 117,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,939.25/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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