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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 520.75 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 520.75 and 230.05 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 520.75 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/520.75 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 520.75 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 119,799.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,799.11/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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