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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 758.31 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 758.31 and 231.58 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 758.31 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/758.31 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 758.31 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 175,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,609.43/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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