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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 501.26 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 501.26 and 232.35 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 501.26 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/501.26 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 501.26 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 116,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,467.76/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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