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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 542.50 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 542.50 and 231.41 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 542.50 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/542.50 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 542.50 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 125,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540.70/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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