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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 521.59 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 521.59 and 230.53 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 521.59 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/521.59 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 521.59 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 120,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242.14/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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