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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.80 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.80 and 233.36 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.80 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.80 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.80 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 117,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,333.41/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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