Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 540.78 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.52, 540.78 and 232 is: 348
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.52 : 540.78 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.52/540.78 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.52x = 540.78 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.52x = 125,460.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,460.96/360.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348
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