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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.20, 503.36 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.20, 503.36 and 234 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.20 : 503.36 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.20/503.36 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.20x = 503.36 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.20x = 117,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,786.24/365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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