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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 500.79 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 500.79 and 232.14 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 500.79 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/500.79 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 500.79 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 116,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253.39/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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