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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 511.65 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 511.65 and 230.98 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 511.65 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/511.65 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 511.65 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 118,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,180.92/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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