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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 502.18 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 502.18 and 233.07 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 502.18 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/502.18 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 502.18 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 117,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,043.09/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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