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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 501.33 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 501.33 and 232.53 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 501.33 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/501.33 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 501.33 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 116,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.26/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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