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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.49 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.49 and 232.22 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.49 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.49 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.49 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 116,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,917.93/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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