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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 498.44 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 498.44 and 230.41 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 498.44 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/498.44 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 498.44 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 114,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,841.92/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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