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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 512.70 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 512.70 and 231.49 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 512.70 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/512.70 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 512.70 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 118,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,684.92/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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