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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.76 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.76 and 233.31 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.76 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.76 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.76 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 117,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,295.85/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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