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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.36 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.36 and 230.42 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.36 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.36 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.36 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 115,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,523.37/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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