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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 503.76 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 503.76 and 232.54 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 503.76 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/503.76 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 503.76 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 117,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,144.35/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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