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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 520.97 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 520.97 and 230.16 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 520.97 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/520.97 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 520.97 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 119,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,905.30/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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