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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 501.78 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 501.78 and 232.92 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 501.78 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/501.78 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 501.78 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 116,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,874.60/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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