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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 501.80 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 501.80 and 230.75 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 501.80 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/501.80 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 501.80 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 115,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,790.35/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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