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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 541.80 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 541.80 and 231.60 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 541.80 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/541.80 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 541.80 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 125,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,480.88/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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