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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 503.19 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 503.19 and 231.65 is: 319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 503.19 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/503.19 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 503.19 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 116,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,563.96/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.89

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