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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 501.11 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 501.11 and 230.33 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 501.11 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/501.11 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 501.11 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 115,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,417.01/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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