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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 499.82 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 499.82 and 231.20 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 499.82 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/499.82 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 499.82 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 115,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,558.38/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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