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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 540.98 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 540.98 and 232.13 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 540.98 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/540.98 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 540.98 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 125,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,573.82/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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