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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 502.02 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 502.02 and 230.91 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 502.02 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/502.02 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 502.02 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 115,917.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,917.77/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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