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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 498.09 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 498.09 and 230.07 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 498.09 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/498.09 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 498.09 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 114,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,595.57/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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