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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 511.84 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 511.84 and 231.18 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 511.84 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/511.84 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 511.84 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 118,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,327.17/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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