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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 520.81 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 520.81 and 230.12 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 520.81 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/520.81 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 520.81 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 119,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,849.52/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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