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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 501.93 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 501.93 and 233.01 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 501.93 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/501.93 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 501.93 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 116,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,954.71/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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