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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.88 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.88 and 230.04 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.88 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.88 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.88 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 114,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,532.32/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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