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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 503.92 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 503.92 and 234.15 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 503.92 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/503.92 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 503.92 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 117,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,992.69/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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