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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 509.43 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 509.43 and 231.13 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 509.43 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/509.43 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 509.43 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 117,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,742.59/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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