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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.42 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.42 and 232.31 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.42 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.42 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.42 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 116,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,482.37/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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