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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 521.23 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 521.23 and 230.24 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 521.23 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/521.23 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 521.23 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 120,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,008.00/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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