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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 502.02 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 502.02 and 232.92 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 502.02 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/502.02 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 502.02 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 116,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,930.50/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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