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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 501.80 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 501.80 and 232.91 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 501.80 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/501.80 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 501.80 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 116,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,870.56/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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