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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.25 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.25 and 233.59 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 503.25 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/503.25 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 503.25 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 117,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,554.17/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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