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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.84, 492.67 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.84, 492.67 and 231.03 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.84 : 492.67 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.84/492.67 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.84x = 492.67 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.84x = 113,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,821.55/356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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