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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.22 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 509.22 and 231 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 509.22 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/509.22 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 509.22 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 117,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,629.82/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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