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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.66 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.66 and 233.27 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.66 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.66 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.66 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 117,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,255.50/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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