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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 503.30 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 503.30 and 233.78 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 503.30 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/503.30 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 503.30 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 117,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,661.47/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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