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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 539.70 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 539.70 and 230.06 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 539.70 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/539.70 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 539.70 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 124,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,160.68/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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