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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 503.52 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 503.52 and 233.99 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 503.52 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/503.52 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 503.52 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 117,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,818.64/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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