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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 502.32 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 502.32 and 233.32 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 502.32 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/502.32 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 502.32 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 117,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201.30/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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