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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 521.19 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 521.19 and 230.54 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 521.19 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/521.19 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 521.19 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 120,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,155.14/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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