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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 540.81 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 540.81 and 230.58 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 540.81 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/540.81 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 540.81 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 124,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,699.97/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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