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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 501.28 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 501.28 and 232.12 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 501.28 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/501.28 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 501.28 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 116,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,355.78/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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