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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 500.41 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 500.41 and 231.51 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 500.41 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/500.41 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 500.41 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 115,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,847.42/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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