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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 543.06 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 543.06 and 231.78 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 543.06 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/543.06 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 543.06 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 125,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,870.45/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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