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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 541.37 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 541.37 and 230.36 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 541.37 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/541.37 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 541.37 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 124,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,706.13/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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