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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 501.26 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 501.26 and 232.19 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 501.26 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/501.26 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 501.26 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 116,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,383.89/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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