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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 499.83 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 499.83 and 231.25 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 499.83 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/499.83 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 499.83 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 115,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,585.69/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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