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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 509.95 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 509.95 and 231.50 is: 319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 509.95 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/509.95 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 509.95 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 118,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,053.43/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.43

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