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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 501.89 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 501.89 and 232.70 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 501.89 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/501.89 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 501.89 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 116,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,789.80/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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