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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.61 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.61 and 230.85 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.61 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.61 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.61 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 118,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,104.01/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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