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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.18 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.18 and 232.10 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.18 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.18 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.18 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 116,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,322.72/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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