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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 512.12 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 512.12 and 231.12 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 512.12 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/512.12 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 512.12 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 118,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,361.17/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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