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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 520.84 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 520.84 and 230.11 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 520.84 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/520.84 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 520.84 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 119,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,849.34/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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