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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 502.63 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 502.63 and 233.49 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 502.63 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/502.63 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 502.63 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 117,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,359.08/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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