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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 501.98 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 501.98 and 233 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 501.98 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/501.98 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 501.98 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 116,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,961.34/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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