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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 500.70 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 500.70 and 232.04 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 500.70 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/500.70 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 500.70 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 116,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,182.43/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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