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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 500.36 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 500.36 and 231.50 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 500.36 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/500.36 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 500.36 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 115,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,833.34/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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