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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.44 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.44 and 233.21 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.44 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.44 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.44 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 117,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,174.41/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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