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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 539.87 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 539.87 and 231.75 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 539.87 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/539.87 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 539.87 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 125,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,113.71/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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