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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 521.05 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 521.05 and 230.12 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 521.05 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/521.05 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 521.05 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 119,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,901.42/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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