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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 500.90 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 500.90 and 230.14 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 500.90 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/500.90 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 500.90 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 115,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,277.13/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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