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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 520.80 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 520.80 and 230.07 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 520.80 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/520.80 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 520.80 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 119,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,820.46/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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