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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 503.41 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 503.41 and 234.04 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 503.41 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/503.41 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 503.41 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 117,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,815.65/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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