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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 501.34 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 501.34 and 232.32 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 501.34 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/501.34 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 501.34 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 116,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,471.31/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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