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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 540.92 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 540.92 and 230.93 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 540.92 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/540.92 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 540.92 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 124,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912.53/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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