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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.49 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.49 and 233.28 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.49 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.49 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.49 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 117,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,220.87/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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