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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 512.65 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 512.65 and 231.61 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 512.65 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/512.65 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 512.65 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 118,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,736.67/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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