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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 491.57 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 491.57 and 231.96 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 491.57 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/491.57 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 491.57 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 114,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,023.42/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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