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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 541.29 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 541.29 and 230.53 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 541.29 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/541.29 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 541.29 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 124,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,783.58/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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