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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.96 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.96 and 231.84 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.96 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.96 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.96 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 118,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,923.49/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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