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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 501.62 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 501.62 and 232.46 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 501.62 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/501.62 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 501.62 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 116,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,604.80/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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