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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 502.70 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 502.70 and 233.25 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 502.70 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/502.70 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 502.70 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 117,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,253.61/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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