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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 498.35 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 498.35 and 230.27 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 498.35 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/498.35 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 498.35 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 114,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753.14/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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