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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 500.43 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 500.43 and 231.77 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 500.43 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/500.43 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 500.43 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 115,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,982.16/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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