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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 499.04 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 499.04 and 230.55 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 499.04 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/499.04 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 499.04 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 115,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,052.52/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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