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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 501.62 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 501.62 and 232.44 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 501.62 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/501.62 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 501.62 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 116,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,596.55/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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