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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 501.99 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 501.99 and 230.84 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 501.99 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/501.99 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 501.99 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 115,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,879.37/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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