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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 758.21 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 758.21 and 231.15 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 758.21 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/758.21 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 758.21 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 175,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,259.09/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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