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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 501.85 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 501.85 and 232.84 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 501.85 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/501.85 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 501.85 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 116,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,850.36/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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