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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 498.69 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 498.69 and 230.49 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 498.69 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/498.69 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 498.69 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 114,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,943.06/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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