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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 540.78 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 540.78 and 230.64 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 540.78 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/540.78 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 540.78 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 124,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725.50/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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