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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.04 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.04 and 230.35 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.04 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.04 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.04 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 115,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,414.61/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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