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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 503.61 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 503.61 and 234.16 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 503.61 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/503.61 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 503.61 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 117,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,922.80/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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