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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.92 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.92 and 233.46 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.92 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.92 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.92 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 117,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,411.70/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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