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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 512.14 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 512.14 and 231.20 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 512.14 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/512.14 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 512.14 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 118,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,406.77/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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