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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 500.63 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 500.63 and 230.03 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 500.63 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/500.63 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 500.63 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 115,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,159.92/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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