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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 500.90 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 500.90 and 231.88 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 500.90 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/500.90 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 500.90 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 116,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,148.69/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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