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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 501.29 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 501.29 and 232.27 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 501.29 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/501.29 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 501.29 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 116,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,432.21/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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