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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 521.51 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 521.51 and 230.54 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 521.51 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/521.51 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 521.51 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 120,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,225.16/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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