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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.34 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.34 and 231.43 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.34 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.34 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.34 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 118,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,568.41/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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