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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 502.87 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 502.87 and 233.57 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 502.87 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/502.87 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 502.87 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 117,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,455.35/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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