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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 498.72 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 498.72 and 230.34 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 498.72 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/498.72 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 498.72 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 114,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,875.16/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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