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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.40 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.40 and 231.47 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.40 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.40 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.40 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 118,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,605.23/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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