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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.71 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.71 and 230.73 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.71 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.71 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.71 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 124,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,988.75/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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