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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.84 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.84 and 232.65 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.84 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.84 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.84 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 116,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,753.08/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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