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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 501.97 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 501.97 and 231.03 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 501.97 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/501.97 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 501.97 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 115,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,970.13/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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