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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 499.82 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 499.82 and 231 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 499.82 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/499.82 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 499.82 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 115,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,458.42/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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