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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 513.02 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 513.02 and 231.89 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 513.02 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/513.02 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 513.02 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 118,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,962.22/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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