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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.34 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.34 and 231.48 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.34 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.34 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.34 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 118,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,596.46/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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