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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 501.03 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 501.03 and 230.40 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 501.03 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/501.03 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 501.03 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 115,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,437.31/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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