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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.16 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.16 and 233.70 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.16 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.16 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.16 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 117,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,588.49/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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