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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 504.77 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 504.77 and 233.22 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 504.77 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/504.77 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 504.77 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 117,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,720.35/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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