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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 503.88 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 503.88 and 234.20 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 503.88 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/503.88 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 503.88 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 118,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,008.70/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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