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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 512.15 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 512.15 and 231.30 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 512.15 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/512.15 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 512.15 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 118,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,459.14/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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