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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 520.56 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 520.56 and 230.02 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 520.56 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/520.56 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 520.56 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 119,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,739.21/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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