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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.10 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.10 and 231.50 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.10 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.10 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.10 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 115,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,773.15/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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