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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.80, 521.39 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.80, 521.39 and 230.41 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.80 : 521.39 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.80/521.39 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.80x = 521.39 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.80x = 120,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,133.40/377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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