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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 502.90 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 502.90 and 233.35 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 502.90 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/502.90 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 502.90 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 117,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,351.19/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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