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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 539.84 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 539.84 and 230.02 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 539.84 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/539.84 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 539.84 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 124,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,174.00/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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