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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.14 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.14 and 230.92 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.14 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.14 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.14 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 117,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,570.61/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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