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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 498.42 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 498.42 and 230.38 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 498.42 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/498.42 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 498.42 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 114,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,824.75/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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