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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 524.77 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 524.77 and 230.89 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 524.77 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/524.77 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 524.77 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 121,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,166.44/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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