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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.52 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.52 and 233.40 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.52 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.52 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.52 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 117,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,288.17/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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