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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 508.54 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 508.54 and 230.58 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 508.54 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/508.54 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 508.54 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 117,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,259.15/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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