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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 539.69 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 539.69 and 230.33 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 539.69 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/539.69 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 539.69 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 124,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,302.95/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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