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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 499.94 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 499.94 and 231.45 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 499.94 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/499.94 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 499.94 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 115,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,708.95/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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