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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 512.53 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 512.53 and 231.62 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 512.53 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/512.53 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 512.53 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 118,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,709.06/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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