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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 502.31 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 502.31 and 231.29 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 502.31 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/502.31 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 502.31 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 116,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,175.61/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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