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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.18 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.18 and 230.36 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.18 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.18 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.18 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 120,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,055.27/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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