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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 501.02 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 501.02 and 231.99 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 501.02 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/501.02 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 501.02 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 116,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,230.33/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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