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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 499.26 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 499.26 and 230.32 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 499.26 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/499.26 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 499.26 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 114,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,989.56/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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