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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 503.04 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 503.04 and 233.70 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 503.04 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/503.04 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 503.04 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 117,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,559.44/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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