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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 499.80 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 499.80 and 231.40 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 499.80 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/499.80 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 499.80 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 115,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,653.72/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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