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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 502.52 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 502.52 and 233.33 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 502.52 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/502.52 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 502.52 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 117,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,251.06/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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