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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 491.11 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 491.11 and 231.67 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 491.11 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/491.11 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 491.11 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 113,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,775.45/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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