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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 500.88 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 500.88 and 231.94 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 500.88 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/500.88 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 500.88 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 116,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,174.11/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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