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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 499.26 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 499.26 and 231.04 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 499.26 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/499.26 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 499.26 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 115,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,349.03/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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