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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 512.47 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 512.47 and 231.61 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 512.47 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/512.47 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 512.47 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 118,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,693.18/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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