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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 502.65 and 233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 502.65 and 233.41 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 502.65 = 233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/502.65 = 233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 502.65 × 233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 117,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,323.54/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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