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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 500.99 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 500.99 and 232.13 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 500.99 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/500.99 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 500.99 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 116,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,294.90/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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