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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 502.36 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 502.36 and 233.04 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 502.36 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/502.36 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 502.36 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 117,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,069.97/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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