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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 501.12 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 501.12 and 232.41 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 501.12 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/501.12 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 501.12 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 116,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,465.30/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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