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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 512.36 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 512.36 and 231.31 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 512.36 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/512.36 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 512.36 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 118,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,512.84/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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