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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 513 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 513 and 231.97 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 513 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/513 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 513 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 118,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,999.33/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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