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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 501.32 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 501.32 and 230.79 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 501.32 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/501.32 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 501.32 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 115,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,702.10/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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