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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 501.19 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 501.19 and 230.51 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 501.19 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/501.19 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 501.19 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 115,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,529.98/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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