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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 512.64 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 512.64 and 231.45 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 512.64 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/512.64 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 512.64 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 118,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,650.53/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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