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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 502.54 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 502.54 and 231.30 is: 319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 502.54 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/502.54 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 502.54 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 116,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,237.50/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.05

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