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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 524.31 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 524.31 and 230.58 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 524.31 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/524.31 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 524.31 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 120,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,895.40/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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