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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 514.30 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 514.30 and 230.86 is: 318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 514.30 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/514.30 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 514.30 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 118,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,728.78/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.58

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