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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.36 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.36 and 234.11 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.36 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.36 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.36 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 117,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,837.92/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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