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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 520.91 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 520.91 and 230.10 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 520.91 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/520.91 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 520.91 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 119,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,861.39/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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