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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 503.65 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 503.65 and 233.87 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 503.65 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/503.65 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 503.65 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 117,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,786.40/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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