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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.71, 540.66 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.71, 540.66 and 230.30 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.71 : 540.66 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.71/540.66 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.71x = 540.66 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.71x = 124,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,511.29/360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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