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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 502.47 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 502.47 and 231.37 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 502.47 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/502.47 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 502.47 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 116,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,255.23/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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