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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 501.24 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 501.24 and 232.24 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 501.24 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/501.24 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 501.24 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 116,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,407.98/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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