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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 520.98 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 520.98 and 230.14 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 520.98 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/520.98 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 520.98 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 119,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,898.34/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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