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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 541.39 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 541.39 and 231.18 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 541.39 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/541.39 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 541.39 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 125,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,158.54/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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