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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.25 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.25 and 233.03 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.25 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.25 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.25 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 117,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,039.41/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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