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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 513.27 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 513.27 and 230.28 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 513.27 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/513.27 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 513.27 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 118,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,195.82/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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