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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 542.36 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 542.36 and 231.25 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 542.36 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/542.36 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 542.36 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 125,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,418.67/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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