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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.19 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.19 and 230.70 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.19 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.19 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.19 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 115,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161.98/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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