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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.80 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.80 and 231.21 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.80 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.80 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.80 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 115,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,558.76/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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