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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 499.42 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 499.42 and 230.89 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 499.42 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/499.42 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 499.42 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 115,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307.43/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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