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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 498.63 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 498.63 and 230.38 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 498.63 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/498.63 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 498.63 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 114,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,874.38/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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