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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.23 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.23 and 230.67 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.23 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.23 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.23 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 124,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,845.52/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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