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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 520.97 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 520.97 and 230.34 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 520.97 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/520.97 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 520.97 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 120,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,000.23/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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