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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 491.18 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 491.18 and 231.68 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 491.18 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/491.18 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 491.18 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 113,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792.97/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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