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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 541.41 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 541.41 and 230.80 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 541.41 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/541.41 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 541.41 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 124,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,954.72/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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