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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 502.08 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 502.08 and 233.18 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 502.08 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/502.08 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 502.08 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 117,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,075.01/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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