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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 508.08 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 508.08 and 230.24 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 508.08 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/508.08 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 508.08 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 116,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,980.34/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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