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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.04, 503.46 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.04, 503.46 and 233.82 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.04 : 503.46 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.04/503.46 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.04x = 503.46 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.04x = 117,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,719.02/365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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