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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.57 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.57 and 233.14 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.57 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.57 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.57 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 117,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,169.17/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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