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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 502.13 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 502.13 and 232.97 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 502.13 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/502.13 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 502.13 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 116,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,980.06/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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