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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 512.48 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 512.48 and 231.53 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 512.48 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/512.48 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 512.48 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 118,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,652.51/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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