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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.82 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.82 and 230.10 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.82 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.82 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.82 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 119,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,840.68/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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