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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 540.51 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 540.51 and 232.54 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 540.51 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/540.51 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 540.51 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 125,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,690.20/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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