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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 539.72 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 539.72 and 230.01 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 539.72 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/539.72 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 539.72 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 124,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,141.00/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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