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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 500.54 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 500.54 and 231.84 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 500.54 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/500.54 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 500.54 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 116,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,045.19/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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