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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 500.85 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 500.85 and 231.98 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 500.85 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/500.85 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 500.85 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 116,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,187.18/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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