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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 501.93 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 501.93 and 233.06 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 501.93 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/501.93 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 501.93 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 116,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,977.30/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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