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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.33 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.33 and 232.19 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.33 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.33 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.33 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 116,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,864.52/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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