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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 501.10 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 501.10 and 232.01 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 501.10 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/501.10 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 501.10 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 116,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,260.21/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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