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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.81 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.81 and 230.15 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.81 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.81 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.81 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 115,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,261.42/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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