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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 521.37 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 521.37 and 230.45 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 521.37 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/521.37 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 521.37 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 120,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,147.11/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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