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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 500.54 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 500.54 and 231.88 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 500.54 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/500.54 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 500.54 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 116,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,065.22/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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