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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.57, 499.00 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.57, 499.00 and 230.57 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.57 : 499.00 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.57/499.00 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.57x = 499.00 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.57x = 115,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050.78/361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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