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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.83 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.83 and 231.03 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.83 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.83 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.83 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 118,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,248.08/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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