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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 499.44 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 499.44 and 230.84 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 499.44 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/499.44 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 499.44 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 115,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,290.73/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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