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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 512.89 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 512.89 and 231.86 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 512.89 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/512.89 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 512.89 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 118,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,919.38/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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