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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 499.44 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 499.44 and 231.14 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 499.44 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/499.44 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 499.44 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 115,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,440.56/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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