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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 499.34 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 499.34 and 230.80 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 499.34 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/499.34 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 499.34 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 115,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,247.67/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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