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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 512.03 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 512.03 and 231 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 512.03 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/512.03 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 512.03 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 118,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,278.93/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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