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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.24, 512.39 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.24, 512.39 and 231.41 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.24 : 512.39 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.24/512.39 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.24x = 512.39 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.24x = 118,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,572.17/371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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