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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.86 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.86 and 230 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.86 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.86 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.86 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 119,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,797.80/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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