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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 498.63 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 498.63 and 230.34 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 498.63 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/498.63 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 498.63 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 114,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,854.43/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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