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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 501.54 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 501.54 and 232.52 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 501.54 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/501.54 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 501.54 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 116,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,618.08/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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