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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 231.12 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 542.16 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/542.16 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 542.16 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 125,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,304.02/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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