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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 500.22 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 500.22 and 231.72 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 500.22 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/500.22 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 500.22 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 115,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,910.98/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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