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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 499.91 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 499.91 and 231.38 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 499.91 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/499.91 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 499.91 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 115,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,672.16/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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