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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 503.91 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 503.91 and 234.31 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 503.91 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/503.91 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 503.91 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 118,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,071.15/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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