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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 500.61 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 500.61 and 230.19 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 500.61 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/500.61 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 500.61 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 115,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,235.28/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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