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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.52 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.52 and 231.42 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.52 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.52 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.52 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 118,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,607.38/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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