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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 491.26 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 491.26 and 231.71 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 491.26 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/491.26 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 491.26 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 113,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,828.70/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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