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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 512.71 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 512.71 and 231.53 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 512.71 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/512.71 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 512.71 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 118,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,705.91/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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