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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 505.31 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 505.31 and 233.62 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 505.31 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/505.31 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 505.31 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 118,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,049.84/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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