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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.46 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.46 and 231.50 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.46 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.46 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.46 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 125,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,579.49/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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