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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 521.28 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 521.28 and 230.40 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 521.28 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/521.28 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 521.28 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 120,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,102.91/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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