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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.05, 500.67 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.05, 500.67 and 231.83 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.05 : 500.67 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.05/500.67 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.05x = 500.67 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.05x = 116,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,070.33/363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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