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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 499.74 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 499.74 and 231.38 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 499.74 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/499.74 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 499.74 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 115,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,629.84/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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