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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 502.83 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 502.83 and 233.33 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 502.83 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/502.83 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 502.83 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 117,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322.81/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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