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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 500.85 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 500.85 and 232.16 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 500.85 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/500.85 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 500.85 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 116,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,274.83/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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