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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.79 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.79 and 231.12 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.79 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.79 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.79 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 118,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,283.75/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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