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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 540.56 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 540.56 and 230.68 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 540.56 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/540.56 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 540.56 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 124,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,696.38/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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