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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 498.66 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 498.66 and 230.52 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 498.66 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/498.66 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 498.66 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 114,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,951.10/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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