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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 500.88 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 500.88 and 232.08 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 500.88 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/500.88 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 500.88 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 116,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,244.23/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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