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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.36 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.36 and 231.72 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.36 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.36 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.36 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 113,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,856.78/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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