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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.70 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.70 and 231.90 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.70 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.70 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.70 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 116,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,112.33/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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