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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.74 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.74 and 231.03 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.74 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.74 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.74 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 118,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,227.29/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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