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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 504.16 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 504.16 and 234.41 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 504.16 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/504.16 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 504.16 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 118,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,177.04/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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