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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 758.28 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 758.28 and 231.31 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 758.28 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/758.28 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 758.28 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 175,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,397.75/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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