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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.12 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.12 and 233.26 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.12 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.12 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.12 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 117,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,124.51/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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