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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 503 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 503 and 233.52 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 503 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/503 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 503 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 117,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,460.56/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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