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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 498 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 498 and 230 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 498 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/498 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 498 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 114,540
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,540/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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