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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 501.01 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 501.01 and 231.96 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 501.01 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/501.01 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 501.01 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 116,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,214.28/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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