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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 499.78 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 499.78 and 231.10 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 499.78 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/499.78 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 499.78 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 115,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,499.16/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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