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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 512.02 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 512.02 and 231.22 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 512.02 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/512.02 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 512.02 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 118,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,389.26/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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