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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 502.14 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 502.14 and 232.80 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 502.14 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/502.14 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 502.14 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 116,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,898.19/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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