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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 501.02 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 501.02 and 232.08 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 501.02 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/501.02 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 501.02 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 116,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,275.56/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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