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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 502.60 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 502.60 and 233.35 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 502.60 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/502.60 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 502.60 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 117,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,281.71/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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