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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 512.01 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 512.01 and 231.14 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 512.01 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/512.01 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 512.01 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 118,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,345.99/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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