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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 512.90 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 512.90 and 231.74 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 512.90 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/512.90 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 512.90 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 118,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,859.45/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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