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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 500.80 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 500.80 and 231.96 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 500.80 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/500.80 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 500.80 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 116,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,165.57/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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