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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 500.91 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 500.91 and 230.27 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 500.91 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/500.91 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 500.91 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 115,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,342.04/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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