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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 511.62 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 511.62 and 231.01 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 511.62 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/511.62 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 511.62 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 118,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,187.19/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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