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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 511.72 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 511.72 and 230.99 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 511.72 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/511.72 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 511.72 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 118,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,199.07/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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