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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 512.33 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 512.33 and 231.41 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 512.33 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/512.33 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 512.33 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 118,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,558.29/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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