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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 542.93 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 542.93 and 231.90 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 542.93 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/542.93 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 542.93 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 125,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,904.31/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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