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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.29 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.29 and 233.06 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.29 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.29 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.29 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 117,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,063.71/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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