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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 501.30 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 501.30 and 230.34 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 501.30 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/501.30 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 501.30 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 115,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469.44/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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