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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 491.90 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 491.90 and 231.81 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 491.90 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/491.90 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 491.90 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 114,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,027.34/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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