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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 498.62 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 498.62 and 230.20 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 498.62 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/498.62 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 498.62 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 114,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,781.65/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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