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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 501.49 and 232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 501.49 and 232.57 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 501.49 = 232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/501.49 = 232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 501.49 × 232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 116,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,632.45/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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