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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 503.03 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 503.03 and 231.74 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 503.03 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/503.03 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 503.03 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 116,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,572.17/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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