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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 521.03 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 521.03 and 230.20 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 521.03 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/521.03 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 521.03 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 119,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941.11/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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