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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 500.88 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 500.88 and 232.30 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 500.88 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/500.88 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 500.88 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 116,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,354.42/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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