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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 499.84 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 499.84 and 231.53 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 499.84 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/499.84 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 499.84 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 115,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,724.88/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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