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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 498.60 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 498.60 and 230.37 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 498.60 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/498.60 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 498.60 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 114,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,862.48/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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