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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 504.42 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 504.42 and 232.84 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 504.42 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/504.42 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 504.42 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 117,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,449.15/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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