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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 502.67 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 502.67 and 233.51 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 502.67 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/502.67 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 502.67 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 117,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,377.30/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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