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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 500.83 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 500.83 and 232.13 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 500.83 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/500.83 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 500.83 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 116,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,257.67/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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