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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.76 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.76 and 234.32 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.76 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.76 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.76 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 118,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,041.04/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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