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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 502.80 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 502.80 and 233.39 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 502.80 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/502.80 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 502.80 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 117,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,348.49/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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