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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 500.59 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 500.59 and 232.03 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 500.59 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/500.59 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 500.59 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 116,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,151.90/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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