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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 521.81 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 521.81 and 230.61 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 521.81 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/521.81 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 521.81 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 120,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,335.18/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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