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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.74 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.74 and 231.72 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.74 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.74 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.74 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 116,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,031.47/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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