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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 501.36 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 501.36 and 232.40 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 501.36 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/501.36 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 501.36 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 116,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,516.06/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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