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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.87, 503.38 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.87, 503.38 and 233.95 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.87 : 503.38 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.87/503.38 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.87x = 503.38 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.87x = 117,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,765.75/364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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