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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 498.15 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 498.15 and 230.23 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 498.15 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/498.15 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 498.15 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 114,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,689.07/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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