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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 501.98 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 501.98 and 230.87 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 501.98 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/501.98 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 501.98 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 115,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,892.22/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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