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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 503.18 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 503.18 and 233.59 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 503.18 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/503.18 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 503.18 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 117,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,537.82/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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