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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 501.96 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 501.96 and 232.99 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 501.96 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/501.96 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 501.96 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 116,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,951.66/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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