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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 499.01 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 499.01 and 230.58 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 499.01 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/499.01 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 499.01 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 115,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,059.23/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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