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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 499.50 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 499.50 and 231.03 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 499.50 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/499.50 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 499.50 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 115,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,399.49/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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