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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.61 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.61 and 229.94 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.61 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.61 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.61 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 124,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,765.03/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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