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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 498.45 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 498.45 and 230.20 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 498.45 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/498.45 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 498.45 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 114,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,743.19/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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