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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.45 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.45 and 231.64 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.45 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.45 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.45 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 115,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,924.24/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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