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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 521.19 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 521.19 and 230.37 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 521.19 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/521.19 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 521.19 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 120,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,066.54/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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