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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.22 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.22 and 231.37 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.22 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.22 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.22 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 115,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,735.90/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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