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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.28 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.28 and 232.96 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.28 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.28 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.28 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 117,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,011.15/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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