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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 500.64 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 500.64 and 231.83 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 500.64 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/500.64 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 500.64 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 116,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063.37/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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