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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 503.07 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 503.07 and 233.82 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 503.07 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/503.07 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 503.07 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 117,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627.83/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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