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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 501.27 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 501.27 and 230.52 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 501.27 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/501.27 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 501.27 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 115,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,552.76/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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