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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 511.87 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 511.87 and 230.95 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 511.87 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/511.87 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 511.87 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 118,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,216.95/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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