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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 513.06 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 513.06 and 231.74 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 513.06 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/513.06 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 513.06 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 118,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,896.52/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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