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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.80 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.80 and 231.68 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.80 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.80 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.80 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 118,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,805.50/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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