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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 500.13 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 500.13 and 231.54 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 500.13 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/500.13 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 500.13 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 115,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,800.10/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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