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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 502.55 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 502.55 and 233.09 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 502.55 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/502.55 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 502.55 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 117,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,139.38/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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