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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 498.93 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 498.93 and 230.67 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 498.93 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/498.93 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 498.93 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 115,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,088.18/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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