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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.94 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.94 and 232.08 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.94 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.94 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.94 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 116,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,258.16/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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