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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.07 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.07 and 233.49 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.07 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.07 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.07 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 117,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,461.81/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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