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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 501.90 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 501.90 and 232.75 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 501.90 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/501.90 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 501.90 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 116,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,817.23/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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