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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.61 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.61 and 231.59 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.61 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.61 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.61 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 118,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,715.35/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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