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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 499.90 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 499.90 and 231.30 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 499.90 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/499.90 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 499.90 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 115,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,626.87/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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