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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 499.35 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 499.35 and 231.04 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 499.35 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/499.35 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 499.35 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 115,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,369.82/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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