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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 499.64 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 499.64 and 231.17 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 499.64 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/499.64 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 499.64 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 115,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,498.12/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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