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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 499.74 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 499.74 and 231.41 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 499.74 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/499.74 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 499.74 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 115,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,644.83/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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