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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 502.34 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 502.34 and 233.42 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 502.34 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/502.34 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 502.34 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 117,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,252.52/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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