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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.61 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.61 and 231.44 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.61 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.61 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.61 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 116,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,320.39/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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