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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.24 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.24 and 232.95 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.24 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.24 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.24 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 116,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,996.81/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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