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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 521.46 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 521.46 and 230.46 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 521.46 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/521.46 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 521.46 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 120,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,175.67/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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