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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 502.36 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 502.36 and 231.16 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 502.36 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/502.36 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 502.36 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 116,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,123.70/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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