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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.43 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.43 and 230.65 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.43 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.43 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.43 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 115,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,654.83/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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