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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 521.61 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 521.61 and 230.60 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 521.61 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/521.61 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 521.61 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 120,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,279.50/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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