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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 521 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 521 and 230.23 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 521 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/521 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 521 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 119,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,949.83/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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