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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 499.83 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 499.83 and 231.20 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 499.83 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/499.83 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 499.83 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 115,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,560.70/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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